Papertalk: England view Bok Test as a ‘final’
The Boks powered past Scotland to set up a tantalising end-of-season clash with a resurgent England, here are the top rugby headlines from around the UK.
The Boks powered past Scotland to set up a tantalising end-of-season clash with a resurgent England, here are the top rugby headlines from around the UK.
England head coach Eddie Jones will look back to the ‘Brighton Miracle’ as he prepares to come up with ‘something different’ to defeat the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday.
The Human Rights Commission has confirmed that Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is still facing accusations of hate speech.
Makazole Mapimpi struck twice at Murrayfield on Saturday as the Springboks came back to spoil Scotland’s hopes of a Finn Russell revolution.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says his focus is far away from a potential World Rugby Player of the Year award after his excellent performances in 2021.
The Springboks have reclaimed the top spot in World Rugby’s rankings following the win over Scotland at Murrayfield and Ireland’s stunning victory against the All Blacks.
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi downplayed his two-try performance in the team’s 15-point win over Scotland in Edinburgh.
Siya Kolisi leaped the advertising boards to sign the South African flag underwear of a delighted Springbok fan after his team’s victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi singled out the effective use of their point-scoring opportunities as one of the main keys to success in the 30-15 win over Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Hear what man-of-the-match Eben Etzebeth had to say following the Springboks’ impressive victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.